Architectural/Design Construction Technology
at Delgado Community College
New Orleans Catalog
About
The Architectural/Design Construction Technology program deals with the design and construction of homes, schools, commercial, industrial, and public buildings and community projects. It is also concerned with the upkeep, repair, modification, renovation, restoration and modernization of existing buildings.
Graduates work as technical management personnel for architects, engineers, design-builders, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, fabricators, technical construction material sales companies, or the government. Many will have their own businesses practicing as licensed home builders, contractors, remodelers and architectural designers/builders.
Graduates will have the knowledge to produce drawings required to build the structure and to supervise and inspect the actual construction of residential and commercial buildings.
Takes
2 Years
Costs
$9.3k
Leads to
$61.8k careers
Example Career
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$39,720
$61,820
$94,580
$19.09
$29.72
$45.47
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Design, draft, and oversee the construction of buildings and infrastructure. The median wage in Louisiana for this career is over $28/hour. In a typical work day, you might...
- Develop detailed drawings and plans using CAD software.
- Interpret architectural blueprints, specifications, and building codes to ensure compliance and guide construction activities.
- Inspect construction sites to monitor progress
- Coordinate with contractors and engineers
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Here are some examples of the courses in this program so you can get a feel for what the experience would be like:
- ARCH 110 - Architectural Design I 3
- ARCH 120 - Architectural Design II 3
- ARCH 150 - Architectural Restoration and Renovation 3
- ARCH 160 - Construction Practices and Codes 3
- ARCH 165 - Office Practices and Specifications 3
- ARCH 180 - History and Theory of Architecture 3
- ARCH 210 - Architectural Design III 3
- ARCH 230 - Environmental Technology 3
- ARCH 285 - Architectural Design IV 3
- CADD 110 - Blueprint Reading 3
- CADD 125 - Introduction to Drafting 3
- CADD 212 - Architectural Applications in CADD 3
- CADD 231 - Structural/Civil Applications in CADD 3
- CADD 245 - Special Topics in CADD 3
Admissions
Delgado Community College is an open admissions institution, as established by the Louisiana Legislature and approved by the Board of Regents and Louisiana Community and Technical College System.
Any person above the age of 16, regardless of prior academic preparation, may be fully admitted to Delgado as long as the following criteria are satisfied:
- The person has completed and submitted an application for admission.
As well as these two requirements, which will be part of your admissions process (and we can help):
- The person has provided proof of selective service registration as required by Louisiana.
- The person has satisfied the requirements of Louisiana related to the immunization of persons entering school.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Delgado Community College
709 Churchill Parkway
Avondale, LA 70094